Lanzhou to Xining Train

兰州 → 西宁

Lanzhou to Xining takes between 56 minutes and 3 hours 41 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 53 direct services, with the first train at 04:16 and the last at 21:45. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Lanzhou and Xining. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
53 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K105804:16Lanzhou07:05Xining2h49m
Z50804:48Lanzhou06:45Xining1h57m
K151705:27Lanzhou08:21Xining2h54m
T26906:03Lanzhou08:34Xining2h31m
K17706:43Lanzhou09:40Xining2h57m
K81507:04Lanzhou10:06Xining3h02m
K130907:37Lanzhou11:00Xining3h23m
T17507:51Lanzhou10:27Xining2h36m
Z22308:40Lanzhou11:22Xining2h42m
K81508:46Haishiwan10:06Xining1h20m
K31609:19Lanzhou12:20Xining3h01m
K38911:16Lanzhou14:08Xining2h52m
D10111:56Lanzhou13:49Xining1h53m
Z2112:31Lanzhou15:02Xining2h31m
K31112:45Lanzhou15:48Xining3h03m
Z59413:43Lanzhou15:46Xining2h03m
Z36113:59Lanzhou17:05Xining3h06m
T25714:08Lanzhou16:04Xining1h56m
Z3714:25Lanzhou16:11Xining1h46m
K31114:27Haishiwan15:48Xining1h21m
T19714:32Lanzhou16:36Xining2h04m
Z27214:39Lanzhou17:24Xining2h45m
Z29214:46Lanzhou16:42Xining1h56m
K218614:53Lanzhou18:20Xining3h27m
Z17915:04Lanzhou17:48Xining2h44m
Z13515:12Lanzhou17:19Xining2h07m
Z10515:19Lanzhou17:26Xining2h07m
Z26415:32Lanzhou17:59Xining2h27m
D258315:54Lanzhou West17:01Xining1h07m
Z4015:59Lanzhou17:35Xining1h36m
Z30416:06Lanzhou18:04Xining1h58m
Z27216:11Haishiwan17:24Xining1h13m
Z37616:15Lanzhou19:30Xining3h15m
Z16416:36Lanzhou19:08Xining2h32m
Z23016:43Lanzhou19:46Xining3h03m
D256916:46Lanzhou West17:53Xining1h07m
K97716:59Lanzhou20:40Xining3h41m
D108117:31Lanzhou West18:36Xining1h05m
D116217:46Lanzhou West19:10Xining1h24m
G317617:55Lanzhou West18:53Xining58m
Z23018:11Haishiwan19:46Xining1h35m
D118919:20Lanzhou West20:18Xining58m
G85219:29Lanzhou West20:32Xining1h03m
D18519:52Lanzhou22:07Xining2h15m
G67120:17Lanzhou West21:14Xining57m
D282120:39Lanzhou West21:35Xining56m
Z37920:45Lanzhou23:07Xining2h22m
Z25920:52Lanzhou23:26Xining2h34m
D15520:59Lanzhou22:37Xining1h38m
D17321:06Lanzhou22:44Xining1h38m
Z5821:13Lanzhou23:19Xining2h06m
Z6521:35Lanzhou23:53Xining2h18m
Z38121:45Lanzhou23:45Xining2h

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Lanzhou and Xining

Compare the railway stations used to reach Lanzhou and Xining. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Lanzhou

  • Lanzhou兰州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 2
  • Haishiwan海石湾
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Lanzhou West兰州西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Rail Transit Line 1

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteLanzhou (兰州) to Xining (西宁)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services53
Fastest journey56 minutes on D2821 (20:39 to 21:35)
First train04:16 K1058 from Lanzhou
Last train21:45 Z381 from Lanzhou
Departure stations on timetableLanzhou, Haishiwan, Lanzhou West
Arrival stations on timetableXining
Train types in snapshotK, Z, T, D, G
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Lanzhou to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 53 direct services between Lanzhou and Xining.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.